Property owners owe all visitors a legal duty of care in New York. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of visitors by removing or repairing potential hazards from their property as well as constantly monitoring for the emergence of any new hazards.If you or someone you......
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Building management companies, business owners, music and sports venues, movie halls, hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, healthcare facilities, and other large commercial buildings, along with the city of New York and municipalities, are required to ensure the safety of vi......
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In New York, homeowners, business owners, and other property owners don't automatically become responsible for the injuries and accidents that may occur on their properties. As an injured victim, you will need to prove the owner’s negligence that led to an unsafe cond......
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Aggressive driving has, in recent years, become a deadly problem on New York roads killing or injuring hundreds of people every year. There have been at least 13,000 injuries and deaths in New York since 1990 in car crashes due to aggressive driving. If you or someone you love wa......
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Every year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers go to rehab to quit their addictions and regain control over their lives. Data shows that over 60% of these people not only have serious substance abuse problems, but also have a co-occurring mental health problem. Unfortunately......
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Falls are among the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities in workplaces across the country, including New York. Data shows that in 2020, over 800 workers were killed and over 211,000 workers were injured in falls. Falls are particularly common in the construction indu......
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People who are looking to pursue a personal injury claim often want to know whether their lawyer will settle the claim or go to court in order to recover compensation from the at-fault party. The short answer is - it depends on the circumstances. Data from the US Depa......
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If you have suffered a work-related injury or developed a medical condition due to your work conditions, you might be wondering whether you should hire a workers' compensation lawyer or a personal injury lawyer to pursue compensation. The answer is - it depends on wha......
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Workers in the construction industry are often exposed to a wide range of chemicals - many of which are toxic in nature and can lead to serious health problems in the long term. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that employers must train......
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Workplace sexual harassment is strictly prohibited under the New York City Human Rights Law, New York State Human Rights Law, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Despite the legal protections available for employees at local, state, as well as federal level, sexual har......
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